Supporters of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wave national flags as thousands celebrate Putin's victory at the presidential election in Moscow March 4, 2012. Allegations of multiple voting and ballot stuffing took the shine off Putin's victory, with some in the opposition saying the whole process was illegitimate. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

Supporters of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attend a rally near the Kremlin as thousands celebrate Putin's victory at the presidential election in Moscow March 4, 2012. Putin was on course to win today's presidential election, garnering 64.39 percent of the vote according to results from half of the country's polling stations. Allegations of multiple voting and ballot stuffing took the shine off Putin's victory, with some in the opposition saying the whole process was illegitimate. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) greets his supporters during a rally at the Manezhnaya Square just outside the Kremlin in Moscow, late on March 4, 2012. With tears in his eyes and his voice hoarse with emotion, Putin declared today victory in Russia elections, as he addressed tens of thousands of supporters outside the Kremlin walls. AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI POOL/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) and outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev (L) address a rally at the Manezhnaya Square just outside the Kremlin in Moscow, late on March 4, 2012. With tears in his eyes and his voice hoarse with emotion, Putin declared today victory in Russia elections, as he addressed tens of thousands of supporters outside the Kremlin walls. AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI POOL/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greets his supporters visiting his campagne headquarter early on March 5, 2012 in Moscow. Putin declared victory in Russia elections, as he addressed tens of thousands of supporters outside the Kremlin walls before he came to headquarters. AFP PHOTO/ALEXANDER NEMENOV

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greets his supporters visiting his campaign headquarters early on March 5, 2012 in Moscow. Putin declared victory in Russia elections, as he addressed tens of thousands of supporters outside the Kremlin walls before he came to the headquarter. AFP PHOTO/ALEXANDER NEMENOV

Russia's Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin smiles as visits his campaign staff in Moscow, late on March 4, 2012. Putin reclaimed today the Kremlin in a crushing presidential election victory that he declared was honest but the opposition said was undermined by serial violations.AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI POOL/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ

Russia's Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin speaks as visits his campaign staff in Moscow, late on March 4, 2012. Putin reclaimed today the Kremlin in a crushing presidential election victory that he declared was honest but the opposition said was undermined by serial violations.AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI POOL/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ

Russia's Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin visits his campaign staff in Moscow, late on March 4, 2012. Putin reclaimed today the Kremlin in a crushing presidential election victory that he declared was honest but the opposition said was undermined by serial violations.AFP PHOTO/ RIA-NOVOSTI POOL/ ALEXEY DRUZHININ

An election official adjusts a ballot box at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election official adjusts a poster with candidates pictures at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official adjusts a poster with candidates pictures at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official adjusts a poster with candidates pictures at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official adjusts a poster with candidates pictures at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official adjusts a poster with candidates pictures at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official holds protective marks at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV

An election committee official attaches a protective mark on the ballot at a polling station in Moscow, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

An election official adjusts a ballot box at a polling station in the village of Olsha some 30 km outside Smolensk, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / VIKTOR DRACHEV

An election committee officials adjusts a polling station in the village of Olsha some 30 km outside Smolensk, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / VIKTOR DRACHEV

An election committee officials adjusts a polling station in the village of Olsha some 30 km outside Smolensk, on March 3, 2012, while preparing for the upcoming voting. Russia on March 4 votes in presidential elections expected to send Vladimir Putin back to the Kremlin after his four year stint as prime minister. AFP PHOTO / VIKTOR DRACHEV